AP Manager

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment in Johannesburg is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to manage high-volume supplier transactions and monthly creditor reconciliations. The role requires an eye for detail, timely payments, and strong Excel/ERP skills.

Diploma in Financial Accounting or related field with 3–5 years in Creditors/Accounts Payable is preferred; SAP experience and IFRS/VAT knowledge are advantageous. Work environment is fast-paced with cross-department collaboration.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Financial Accounting, Financial Management or related qualification; minimum relevant experience.
• 3–5 years in Creditors / Accounts Payable.
• Experience processing high-volume supplier transactions and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, COD transactions and debit orders accurately and timeously.
• Verify invoices against purchase orders, goods received, contracts and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and review supplier statement reconciliations and age analysis; handle payments and supplier queries.

Skills

High-volume processing

Vendor reconciliations

Excel proficiency

ERP experience

IFRS knowledge

VAT knowledge

Multinational exposure

Problem solving

Education

Diploma in Financial Accounting/Management

Tools

ERP system

SAP

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, COD transactions and debit orders accurately and timeously. Verify invoices against purchase orders, goods received, contracts and supporting documentation. Allocate expenses to the correct GL accounts, cost centres and VAT codes. Prepare and review supplier statement reconciliations. Investigate unmatched invoices, unallocated payments and outstanding items. Compile and review monthly creditors age analysis. Prepare weekly and monthly supplier payment runs. Ensure all payments are appropriately supported, authorised and accurately processed. Handle supplier queries relating to invoices, statements, remittances and payments. Liaise with procurement, warehouse and internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies. Assist with VAT reconciliations and creditor-related tax schedules. Maintain accurate supplier/vendor master data and banking details. Support internal and external audit requirements. Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies and segregation-of-duties requirements. Identify opportunities to improve processes and reduce recurring errors. Assist the Financial Controller with ad hoc finance projects.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Diploma in Financial Accounting, Financial Management or a related qualification , or equivalent relevant experience
• 3 - 5 years' experience in Creditors / Accounts Payable.
• Experience processing high-volume supplier transactions .
• Strong experience in supplier reconciliations and creditors age analysis .
• Strong Microsoft Excel and ERP system skills.
• SAP experience will be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of VAT, IFRS and accounting principles .
• Manufacturing or multinational corporate experience will be advantageous.

If youre looking for responsibility, exposure and growth in a business that moves fast and expects results, this role will stretch you; and reward you.